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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
Severe Snow Storm.

HYANNIs, Mass, April 5.-Saturday's
northeast storm was the worst of the season
here, the wind blowing sixty miles an hour,
drifting the snow badly. Schooner Annie
NJ Chadwick, of Providence, for coal port,
put in here Friday for a harbor, having lost
both anchors. Saturday night the schooner
broke adrift, and sunk on the southwest
shoal Schooner Ann Elizabeth, of Norwich,
for New York, broke away from her moor
ings Saturday night and drifted against the
brealkwater, then out to sea, the crew barely
saving their lives by climbing upon the
broakwater. They were rescued by a
sfhotmer in the harbor. An unknown
rchooner reported ashore about mile and a
nalf from Osterville, may be the Ann Eliza
lekh
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
CANTON, OHIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1887
De- 4. d 5U5aE PEIRLE.


Suddcn!N ''rOught to q Close.
PHILADELPHIA April 6.-Hon. William 8.
Peirce, associate judge of the court of COM
mon pleas No. 3, died at o'clock yesterday
afternoon judge Peirce was born at New
Castle, Delaware September g. 1915, and be-
longed TO one Of the oldest families of that
state, his ancestors having settled there in
1880. He rec W! his preliminary education
in New Castle. When he came to Philadel-
phia he comp'ctAI his educational course at
the high school OF the Franklin Institute. He
was admitted TO the bar in 1916. He was an
early and earnest advocate Of the emancipa-
tion of slaves GAl acted as counsel in nearly
every fugitive slave case in this city after
the passage Of The fugitive slave law Of 1850.
In the great Dangerfeld case he and his
colleagues argued before the court and jury
from the opening of the court in the morn
ing until sunli.e the next morning. In Feb
ruary, 1866, lie was appointed judge Of the
common pleas court Of Philadelphia by
Governor Curtcn to fill vacancy, and In
October fol!uw.ng he was elected for term
Of ten year. au again elected on the expira-
tion Of hi JrIrn in October of 1876 for a
second periol of ten years, his nomination
being inioral by both parties. In 1885 he
was again nominated by tho Republicans
and indorsnd by the Democrats and elected
for the full term of ten years
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
Cleveland Goes nemocrntic.

CLEVELAND, O., April 6-The United
Labor party supported the Democratic ticket
and the result was a clear sweep for the
Democratic city ticket. The Democrats have
elected ten of the fifteen aldermen and have
captured the council. Babcock, Democrat,
for mayor, has $500 plurality. The average
Democratic majority is 1000. 1t is the most
complete Republican defeat in the history Of
the city The better element Of the Repub-
lican party is celebrating with the Demo-
Gratis at the result The vote was lighter
than usual. The election was the quietest
and most orderly in this city for several
years The full Democratic ticket is as fol-
lows: B. d. Baboock, mayor; Thomas Ak
worthy, -trelyuver; Frr1k H. Kelly, police
judge; c. j. Estep, police prosecutor; Frank
H. Buetner street commissioner; James Nc
Neil, police commissioner; Milton A. Gross,
fire commissioner; E. }. Blandin, water
works trustee; Robert Gill, cemetery trustee.
The new board of aldermen is decidedly
Democratic.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07

WASHINGTON, April 6.-The battle ship de-
signed by the bureau Of construction, the
Lies Of which were drawn under the super
vision of Chief Constructor Wilson, has
greatly pleased Secretary Whitney, and
without doubt it will be accepted by the de-
partment. Which OF the plans will be ac-
6epted for the 5000 ton cruiser will be go
lected from those submitted on Friday last
Is difficult to predict. The secretary himself
Is in doubt as to the relative merits of the
designs, and will act largely upon the advice
Of the selection committee, which is shortly
to be designated by him. The machinery for
the department battle ship was designed by
Engineer-in Chief Loring, and is of the YER
tical triple expansion type The secretary Is
much gratiied with the work Of his bureau
chiefs ON the battle ship, and thinks it proper
to encourage officers who are capable Of re-
moving the imputation from the navy that
its personnel cannot compete in matters Of
ship construction with civilian experts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
PHILApELPHIAs MAYOR.
The First Under the New City Charter In.
anrnrntol md Annnintments Made.


PHILADELPHIA, April 6.-The first mayor
under the new city charter, Mr.. Edwin H.
Filter, was inaugurated yesterday, and soon
after announced the following appointments,
provided by tho new law; William S. Stok-
ley, director OF public safety; Gen. Louis
Wagner director of public works; James
White, president of the board of charities
and corrections, and Robert Laughlin, Rich
ard McNIurtriO, DR.. Richard Clemens, and
James Stewart as the other members Of the
board.
The inaugural ceremonies, which took
place in the chamber of the common council
before both branches of the city Legislature
and the heads of the municipal department,
were brief and simple. They consisted Of a
prayer, the oath of Office, and the inaugural
address Of the new executive
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
THE NEW COMMISSIONERS
THEIR FIRST OFFICIAL BUSINESS Is
SELECTING HEADQUARTERS.

One of the HandsOmest Structures in the
City Chosen-The Business Already Be-
fore the COmmisslon-Designs OF the
Battle ship-Other Washin News.
WASHINGTON, April 6.-The first official
act of the interstate commerce commissioners
was the selection Of permanent Office quar-
terra This was determined on and announced
early this morning, the first day that the
commission was empowered to act judlclally.
The fifth floor in the recently completed Bal.
timore Sun building on F street has been 30.
lected. No more satisfactory selection could
have a spacious apartment for his private
use A larger room will be set aside for an
audience chamber, and there are adjoining
rooms for the filing and storage Of docu-
ments, etc, The rent is S3,6OO The building
Is eight stories high, faced with white marble
and is one Of the handsomest structures in
the city. Its location is central midway be-
tween the uptown and downtown govern
mental departments. The commission will
move to the new quarters within few days.
Col Worthington, Maj Shillman and Vice
President Smith, of the Richmond & DAN
vile, Georgia Central and Louisville 81 Nash.
vile railroads, respectively, appeared in
behalf of the companies and presented peti'
tions praying that the long and short haul
section be not applied to their roads until
Thch time as the commission could adjudi-
date on the specific requests already SUBJ
mitted.
Messrs. J. e. Stockdale, Augustus Han
schall and r. W. Wyse, committee repre-
senting the river interests of the south, were
received by the commission at 1890 p. m.
Representative Butterworth spoke in behalf
Of the committee. He said that if the COM
mission should grant the requests of repre-
pentatives Of the Southern Railroad and
Steamship association, it would mean the
practical destruction of all steamboat inter
ests. He felt assured that the strict interpre-
tation of the act would only immeterially af-
feet the railroads. He would submit his
views in extenso to the commission within q
few days.
Mr. George r. Blanchard, the chairman Of
the Michigan Traffic association then adj
dressed the commission on the subject Of the
railroads of Michigan. He asked that the
present schedule charges Of freight transpor-
tation between points in Michigan and the
eastern seaboard be allowed to continue un-
til strict Interpretation Of the act as well as
its application to the roads in whose behalf
he spoke, be laid down by the commission.
He said he would submit papers on the case
later in the day. The commission, then at l
O'Clock took a recess.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
RELIEF FOR THE DRoUTH SUFFERERS,
A Bill to Postpone the Forced Collection
of Taxes for tho Year 1886.

GALVESTON, Tex, April 5.-A News
special from Austin says "a bill postpon-
ing ON account Of last years. drouth the
forced collection of taxes for the year until
August next, Is now in the governors hands
awaiting approval Although the bill passed
by two-thirds vote, many members Of the
legislature anticipate veto, if the governor
finds the measure Is likely to embarrass the
treasury. The prevailing drouth and itS
seeming extension oVNr the state is giving
great concern here.
"Members of the legislature freely say that
II there is no general rain soon they want an
extra session and the postponement Of taxes
for this year as well as for 1885. They con-
tend that it would be better to borrow
money to meet current expenzes than to
couAscate the homesteads of thousands Of
poor people The members say if the pres
snt drouth continues nearly the entire farm
ing class will require temporary exemption
from forced tax sales, as protection against
land speculators."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
Indian subsistenoe.

WASHINGTON, April 8. Commissioner At
Idns, with corps of clerks, will leave here
on Thursday next for st. Louis to open bids
for Indian subsistence on April 10. The COM
missioner will remain in st. Louis for three
weeks and will then go TO New York, where
bids for Indian supplies will be opened on
May g. Awards will be made for bacon,
5000 pounds; beef on hoof, 10000 pounds;
beans, $40, 600 pounds; corn, 760, 900 pounds;
coffee, 495 600 pounds; flour, 1900, 900 pounds;
feed, $50, 900 pounds; hominy, S3, 900 pounds;
lard, 5000 pounds; press pork, $4,000
barrels; rice, 100000 pounds; tea, 100000
pounds; salt, 100000 pounds; sugar, 97O,OoO
pounds, and wheat $4,000 pounds.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
Over q Trestle.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 6-Near Adams
yesterday on the Louisville g. Nashville road
the engine of the second section of a freight
train went over trestle, followed by four
teen cars, resulting in a complete smash up.
The first section broke and the cars rolled
down the grade, striking the engine of the
second section and knocking it off the track.
1t fell forty feet, followed by eight cars as
well as several cars Of the other ser tion. The
fireman stuck to his post and vas badly
crushed. Tom Williams, the engineer, es-
capped by jumping. The trestle g SO badly
injured that trains will be forced to go
around by Bowling Green until 1t is repaired
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
Monnnolv Extsnded.

ST.. Lou is, April6-The merchants bridge
and terminal bill, which grants a franchise
to lay track to connect the new bridge and
Central Missouri railroad, and is backed by
q strong anti-Gould element, came up in the
lower house of the municipal assembly last
night For twelve hours bitter warfare
was waged. The bill was finally defeated at
1880 a. m. by one vote. Three men deserted
to Gould at the last moment. The greatest
excitement prevailed for a time, and riot
was imminent in the lobby. The house then
passed an ordinance virtually shutting out
the new railway enterprises and extending
the valuable franchises already held by
Gould The mayor yet has a shy at the bill,
which makes its becoming law problemati-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS
ALL THE IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS
ACROSS THE OCEAN.

An Expedition Formed to Liberate the
Prisoners Held in Custody at LaraiChS
and Alcasear-In Honor of Cardinal Glib
b>ns-Mr. Manning Improving.
TANGIER, April 6.-An expedition fully
armed and equipped and provided with
credentials, signed by the prime minister Of
the Sultan of Morocco and the American
consul here. has started for the interior to
release the prisoners held in custody at
Laraiche and Alcasear, upon the claims OF
Americans to whom the prisoners were In
debted, and also to arrest the usurers at
whose instance the men were deprived Of
their liberty. Immediately preceding the
departure of the expedition the American
consul publicly handed his agent, who 40
companied the party, an American flag and
a written demand for the immediate liberia
tion of every person imprisoned for d'bts
due to citizens of the United States, and those
whose claims the latter have assumed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
svmnnthy Cor Gladstone and PnrneIl.

BALTIMORE, April GA resolution was Of
fered last night in, and unanimously passed
by, both branches Of the city council depre-
eating the attempt OF the Tory government
of Great Britain to pass the coercion bill
against Ireland. The councils also express
in the name of the 100000 inhabitants of
Baltimore their everlasting esteem for the
Hon. William L. Gladstone and the Hon.
Charles Stewart PaFnell and extend sym.
pathy with them in ''Their Struggle for Lib
erty and Justice" It was ordered that the
resolutions be cabled to the Irish leader and
the "Grand Old Man"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07

ST. LOUIS, April "a jury IN the United
States court last night found P j. Egan, the
Democratic deputy recorder of voters, guilty
Of false registration. He was taken to Jail
and his friends and the friends of the 14O
men who are indicted for the same offense
are panic stricken over the outlook The
evidence is about the same in all the other
cases and the probabilities are shat the peni-
tentiary yawns for a number Of the indicted
man
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
sNmnnthizes Mith Ireland.

BosToN, April 6.-Faneuil hall was packed
last night to hear the speeches made in con-
demnation of the proposed crimes act Of the
English government Governor Ames pre-
sided. Speeches were made by Senator
Hoar, Governor Ames, Lieutenant Governor
Brackett, Mayor O'Brien, John Boyle
O'Reilly, ex-Magor Donovan, of Lowelli
Rev. Father Colnalty, of Worcester; Rev.
A. A. Miner and others. The attendants to
a great number were American born Over
$1,000 was collected for the league fund.
Cablegrams, expressing the sense of the meet
ing were sent to Gladstone and Parnell
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07

SolERvnLE, Mass, April 5.-The body Of
an unknown man was found in the street
here yesterday morning frozen stiff in the
snow. Investigation indicated that he had
started to walk from East Somerville to
Maiden and had persisted in the terrible snow
storm. About him was letter from his
daughter signed Harriet Pollard, Philadel-
phia. 1t is thought deceased may be Charles
Pollard, of Providence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
Buried in an Embanl,,nent.

JEFTERsoNvILLE, Ind, April 6.-GeorgO
Moore, Edward Anson and Cobe Hughes, la
borers employed at Speeds cement mill,
while digging under an embankment last
evening, were buried beneath huge mass of
earth. 1t was two hours before they were
rescued by their fellow workmen. When
brought out they presented ghastly ap-
pearance and great difficulty was expert
enced in resuscitating them. 1t is thought
thew cannot recover
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
At Gnlnnnhna.

COLUMBUS, o., April 6,-The entire Demo
cratic ticket in this city has been elected for
the first time in eight years, with maiorities
ranging from 200 to 1000 There is as much
excitement as in a state election, and the
news from Cleveland but adds to the enthu-
siasm. In the council the Democrats have
made gain of three The vote for Bruck,
for mayor, is very large, and he leads his
ticket
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
Priesthood Attacked.

LONDON, April 6.-Lord Selborne, in an
article published In the Liberal Unionist,
makes fierce attack upon the priesthood Of
Ireland. The only explanation, he says, that
can be given of the alliance between the
priesthood and the infictors of violence is
the assumption, somewhere Of authority to
supersede the law of the land, and every
other law or moral obligation auxiliary to
the law thus set aside.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
Ennnh In the River.

CINCINNATI, April 6.-At day break this
morning the watchman on the Marmet coal
feet at the foot Of Central avenue discovered
the body of a woman floating in the river.
He drew it ashore and sent for Patrol Squad
No. l, who removed it to the morgue, notify
Ing Coroner Rendigs of its presence. 1t has
been in the water evidently several weeks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07

BALTIMORE April 6.The trial Of Charles
M. Owens, Isaiah Waters, John Brandan,
John B. Sanner and William ]. Byrne, DEM
ocratic judges and CLERKS of election, at the
Seventh precinct of tho First ward, for con-
spiracy to defraud at shc municipal election
October 81, 1886, was concluded this after
noon. All five were convicted as indicted
An appeal was made and they were released
ON 81 600 bail
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07

NEW YORK, April 6.-March fires, accor l.
ing to the New York Daily Commercial B IL
letin's estimate, cost the United States Gnd
Canada $40, 45O, 900, or $1,000, 900 above the
average in that month for dozen years itast,
The number Of large fires was extraordinary,
there having been twenty-five where the
reported loss was 100000 or more. At this
rate, says the Bulletin, the fire waste Of 1887
will exceed that of 1881, which was an e4-
ceptional year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
steamer scythia Reaohes Port SAFELY.

BOSTON, April 5.-The Cunard steamship
5cythia reached her dock late last night in
safety. An alarming and groundless rumor
prevailed yesterday that the steamer had
been wrecked off the Scituate coast. Color
was given the report by the fact that the
steamer was several days overdue, and be-
cause terrific storm prevailed since Satur-
day morning. No one knew how the report
started The steamer was in no danger at
any time during her passage, There were
about 300 persons aboard, passengers and
crew.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07

ST. PAUL, April 5.-A rattling ten-round
prize fight was fought here last night be-
tween Fred. Engle, a New Ulm butcher, and
John Murray, a plumber, of Minneapolis.
Both were green hands and had never been
in the ring before, but they made one Of the
best fight ever seen here. The fight resulted
in draw, although Engle had the best Of
1t, and would hRve stopped Murray in an
other round. Both men were badly pun
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
In Honor of Cardinal Gibbons.

ROME, April 1.-THE Polygelot Academia
In honor of Cardinal Gibbons was held yes
terday. The exercises opened with a tri-
umphal hymn and chorus followed by a
Latin address by Rev. Mr.. Mooney, of Chi
cago; a solo by George Lyons, of Boston; an
Italian address by Frederick Rocker, of Al
bany; an English address by Mr., Riordan, Of
Baltimore; a concerted piece, ''Oremus pro
pontifce, nastro Leone" by Rev. Francisco
Borghie; the "Star-spangled Banner" and
chorus, and a French poem by Henry Newey,
Of New York. The finale was chorus. At
the conclusion of the exercises Cardinal Glib
bons, with marked emotion, expressed his
keen appreciation Of the tribute paid him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
Tho Cars stubbornness.

BERLIN, April 6-The National Gazette
reports that the ozar will positively not per-
init Russia to take part in the Paris exhibi-
tion in 1889. "The czar," says the Gazette,
"knows that the headquarters of the Mill
lists have been transferred to Paris, and that
the recent anniversary of his fathers mur-
der was celebrated by number of meetingr,
held under the very eyes of the French
polcen
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
ALaMHer Murdered.

PERU, Ind, April 6-Charles limerick,
an attorney, yesterday and last night, while
under the influence Of liquor, made state
ments rejecting upon the good name of Mrs.
Robert Miller, wife of Deputy Marshal Mil
ler. Miller meeting limerick at $3.50 this
morning, struck him twice, knocking him
down, then kicking him so viciousy that it
broke Emerick's neck, killing him almost
instantly Miller was arrested.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07

TOLEDO, O., April 6.-Tho fight here was
between the Democracy, the saloons and
anti-Sunday closing element on the one side,
and the Republicans. All the returns so far
indicate triumph for the Republicans,
giving them the mayorality, the police chief
tainship and a majority in both the board of
alderman and the board of council This
means that saloons in the future will remain
closed on Sundays.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07

New YORK, April cit is announced that
Mr.. Beecher, before his death, largely con-
tributed to the preparation of biography
of himself which is soon to be completed by
Dr. Lyman Abbott. DR.. Halliday, Mr..
Beecher's assistant pastor, also participated
in the work The book will therefore be
somewhat in the nature of an autobiography.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07

JACKSON, Miss, April Capt. George
L. Green, of the Capital Light Guards,
which are entered for The Washington drill,
has telegraphed the secretary of the National
Drill ascension asking ie negro companies
would be allowed to compete If the reply
is in the affirmative the military company
here will cancel its engagement as it Is un-
willing to drill against negroes
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
Struck for Nine Hours.

Boston, April 6,--At 7:40 p. m. yesterday
a number of stone masons with the mortar
mixers and laborers in Boston, Newton
Center and South Framingham struck for
nine hours day at the ten hour rate. Con-
tractors, not members of the Master Builders
and Mechanics Exchange association, are
chiefly aimed at as the men would accept the
terms Of those associations, namely nine
hours day and payment by the hour. The
men say the masons are out all over the
afata
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
Mnl Have ono nd Mnme

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 6-The first
days canvass for funds to hold an interstate
drill In this city in June resulted in the rails
ing of $4,000 The whole amount to be
raised is 100000. Complete arrangements
will be announced to-day. Invitations will
be issued to all volunteer soldiers throughout
kha country
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
rhev Mera In a Saloon.

PARKERsBURG, w. Va, April 6-Last
night at II o'clock Charles Sargent shot and
instantly killed Taylor Fountain, both col
ored Fountain was under arrest, when Sar-
gent rushed out of the saloon where they had
been quarreling and fired three balls into
him. Sargent was Jailed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07

COLUMBIA, s. G., April 6-News just re-
ceived from Yorkville announces the lynch
Ing of five negroes there at o'clock this
morning. The men murdered boy last De-
cember who informed on tn EN- for stealing
from the fields. They were brought to
Columbia some time back for safety and
vent to Yorkville Yesterday for trial.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-04-07
Interstnte Law Causing rrouble.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 6.-The inter-
state law is causing all sorts of trouble A
prominent miller said yesterday: "What
the interstate commerce law will ultimately
do will not pretend to say. Its effect SO
far Is to hurt the millers of this city We
are compelled to shut down on account Of
the failure to get rates south of the Ohio.
After this thing is settled our prospects are
good. The mills experience no trouble in So
curing plenty of grain to keep them running,
and orders are fairn